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Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Awesome Christmas Gifts, 2007

I love all my 2007 xmas gifts, but I think there is one in particular which deserves a special blog spotlight due to its uniqueness and over-the-topness. The gift is courtesy of Brother Todd and it is something that I think could only be acquired at a midwestern flea market (which is indeed exactly where he acquired it), or possibly a southern flea market.

Sandra and I were intrigued immediately after removing the wrapping paper, because we found ourselves staring at a fine tin case which depicts Elvis Presley standing in front of an indigo curtain. I thought this fine tin case wouldn't be a bad gift in itself:

Stored in a handsome tin case depicting Elvis Presley.

When I opened the case, I was momentarily unable to move from disbelief. The case contained, not one, but FOUR Elvis Presley KNIVES - AND one Elvis Presley bottle opener!! This is so badass!!

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Each knife handle bears images of Elvis in his prime (on BOTH sides of the knife) and the bottle opener depicts Vegas Elvis. This was so over the top, I could hardly believe it. FOUR Elvis knives - AND one Elvis Presley bottle opener, all packed in a handsome carrying case!

The knives are all functional. They even have locks on them, so it's less likely the knife user will cut themselves. Sandra and I can walk around with a different one every day.

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So if anybody visits us, rest assured you won't need to bring a knife. You can use one of our elite Elvis knives for the duration of your visit (though you will have to return it to the case before you leave).

Thanks Todd!!

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Saturday, December 02, 2006

Final UPS Motivational Slogan of 2006

Well, it seemed like it would never end, but we made it to the final page of the free UPS motivational calendar which was given to me for free by our UPS man.

What a long strange trip it's been.

December's UPS Motivational Slogan:

Let's Tip Our Hats to Our Favorite Icons of Grace Under Pressure.

I guess this is the end of the series, unless I'm given a new calendar this year.

Who is your favorite icon of grace under pressure?

Mine is my UPS man.

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Tuesday, January 03, 2006

The Great Rupert

My review of The Great Rupert DVD that Boz sent me is posted on Rebel Leady Boy.


I went with a blow-by-blow narrative style, so it's pretty lengthy.

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Sunday, December 25, 2005

Courtesy of AmyJo

Thank you for the Pirate Duck, AmyJo!!
He arrived right on Christmas Eve and he is cool -


Today I took him to the Block with me to see King Kong.


We both wore our eyepatches.


Then stopped by Jack In the Box on the way home.


Thank you AmyJo -
You are my eyepatch connection!!
Any name suggestions?

I hope all the rest of you had a Merry Christmas too!

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Saturday, December 17, 2005

Moonie Pottie Xmas Theme

this is an audio post - click to play


PS - I need suggestions on creative (or amusing) disposal methods for a bag of glue and possibly a Frankenstein mask.

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Saturday, December 25, 2004

Christmas Charo

She's not just for telethons anymore - I woke up early for no apparent reason this morning and Charo was prancing around on the Today Show -




Good ol' Charo.

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